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3 PowerTools Pro
Configuration
Software
3.1 Introduction
PowerTools Pro is the software used to configure
hardware type, setup parameters, I/O functionality, motion
profiles, user programs, and networks for the
SM-EZMotion module. PowerTools Pro can also be used
as a diagnostic tool and for troubleshooting assistance.
3.2 Installing PowerTools Pro
3.2.1 From the Power CD
PowerTools Pro can be installed directly from the
PowerCD that ships with every Unidrive SP (in North
America). To install PowerTools Pro, insert the Power CD
into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Power CD will
auto-launch on your PC (if not, use Windows Explorer to
find the Launch.exe file on the CD drive, double click).
From the Power CD Main Menu, click on the Install
Software control button. Figure 4 shows the software
installation screen.
Figure 4: PowerCD Software Installation Screen
Select PowerTools Pro from the software list and the
installation will begin. Follow the install shield instructions
to complete the software installation.
3.2.2 From the Web
PowerTools Pro can be downloaded from the Control
Techniques website at the following address:
www.emersonct.com.
Figure 5: Control Techniques’ North America
Website
3.3 How PowerTools Pro is
Organized
The PowerTools Pro software is made up of six major
components. These components are the Menu Bar, Tool
Bar, Hierarchy, View, View Tab, and Status Bar. Note that
some of these components and sub-components are only
available under certain conditions (e.g., while online, while
on a certain view, etc.).
Figure 6: PowerTools Pro Organization
3.3.1 Menu Bar
Figure 7 shows the Menu Bar as found in PowerTools Pro.
The items available on the Menu Bar may change under
certain conditions (e.g., online, configuration open, etc.).
Figure 7: Menu Bar
To use a menu choose one of the following methods: